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Armstrong, Halleck, fl. 1865 to: Mary [Armstrong]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06734.032 Author/Creator: Armstrong, Halleck, fl. 1865 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 30, 1865 Pagination: 8 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated March 30, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Virginia in the military. Mentions their recent marching orders and how is sleep has been poor.

Armstrong, Hallock, 1824-1904
Armstrong, Mary, fl. 1865

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